The Mars Project
The Mars Project by Wernher Von Braun, published by University of Illinois Press in 1962, presents a detailed exploration of the challenges and potential of interplanetary travel, specifically focusing on a projected expedition to Mars. Originally published in 1953, this work emerged during a time when the concept of space travel was largely viewed as science fiction. Von Braun, a pivotal figure in the development of America’s space program, articulates the technical and logistical considerations necessary for such an ambitious journey.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the historical context of space exploration, alongside insights into the technological advancements required for successful missions. The book delves into various subjects, including space science and technology, while addressing the military and aviation aspects of space travel. This reprint edition, consisting of 91 pages, continues to serve as a significant contribution to the discourse on space exploration and the future of human endeavors beyond Earth.
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This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all. Here the German-born scientist Wernher von Braun detailed what he believed were the problems and possibilities inherent in a projected expedition to Mars.
Today von Braun is recognized as the person most responsible for laying the groundwork for public acceptance of America’s space program. When President Bush directed NASA in 1989 to prepare plans for an orbiting space station, lunar research bases, and human exploration of Mars, he was largely echoing what von Braun proposed in The Mars Project.
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